One of the most enjoyable experiences of the Christian life is the experience of growing in faith and love by the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul has just reminded us that the freedom we have in Christ is the liberty to love and serve others. It’s a glorious thing to be freed from your bondage to self, your bondage to pride and envy and lust and greed.  It is important to know that to be a Christian is to experience an intense, inner battle between the Spirit of God and the sinful flesh. If you are a true child of God – you will truly be sanctified. It will be gradual but it will be real.